Sydney Festival announced its 2015 program, and it’s going to be huge. Take a look at STUDIO’s picks to give you a tantalising taste of what’s on offer.
Seu Jorge
Saturday 11 January 8.00pm
Seu Jorge’s stunning acoustic renditions of Bowie classics, beautifully expressed in Portuguese, made David Bowie himself sit up and take notice. Pronounced “Say-Ooo Zhor-Zhee”, the talented guitarist will have you swooning one second and madly tapping your feet the next. “Had Seu Jorge not recorded my songs acoustically in Portuguese I would never have heard this new level of beauty” – David Bowie.
Timber!
Friday 9 – Sunday 18 January
Quebec’s Circus Alfonse brings Timber! to Australia for the first time. This incredible family circus display is themed around the lumberjack trade, and even features a masterful 67-year-old grandad whose skills are anything but ‘blunt’. Roll up to get your fix of bluegrass, axe-juggling, and whip-cracking action.
Tabac Rouge
Thursday 8 – Sunday 25 January
From the mind of one of the greatest circus performers, James Thierrée (who also happens to be Charlie Chaplin’s grandson), comes a vibrant chaos of circus, dance and theatre like that of which you’ve never seen. Featuring frenzied movements and contortionists, Tabac Rouge is sure to leave you stunned (in a good way, we promise).
Camille O’Sullivan: Changeling
Thursday 8 – Sunday 18 January
Camille O’Sullivan will enact the works of Radiohead, Nick Cave, Tom Waits, Arcade Fire and more to breathe life into her seductive storytelling. Be ready for Camille to bring her chameleon like quality to stage, inhabiting the character of each of her stories. You won’t want to miss her magic.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show
Thursday 8 – Sunday 18 January
Eric Carle’s well-loved story-book creation is brought to life on stage through 75 charming puppets taking part in four stories. Bring the kids along and enjoy a nostalgic look at one of the greatest children’s stories of all.
Wot? No Fish!!
Monday 12 – Sunday 18 January
A portrait of a family and a tribute to the extraordinary stories of ordinary people, Wot? No Fish!! explores the ups and downs of an average family and their changing environment from the 1920s to the 1980s. A story of great wit and humour awaits.
Nothing to Lose
Monday 19 – Sunday 25 January
Leave the stereotypes and prejudices at the door and be swept up in a celebration of movement, regardless of body size. Kate Champion, artistic director of Force Majeure, presents an unexpected and rarely seen performance that will reshape your expectations and conceptions.
